2022-2023学年河南省郑州市六校联盟高二（下）期中英语试卷

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

• 1．Spring is a great time to take a well-deserved break closer to home.
     Whether you're looking for a city break or a beach holiday，we've got destinations to suit all tastes.Take advantage of this quieter travel time and book yourself a spring getaway.You won't regret it!
     Lanzarote
     Lanzarote is a dream in spring.It's the hottest of the Canary Islands，with average temperatures of 19°C，so you can comfortably hit its beaches.You'll find several fairs and festivals throughout the island，whether that's full moon parties，sporting events or the popular religious event of Semana Santa in March/April，when the island comes alive.It's also the perfect climate to hike Lanzarote's volcanoes，and witness natural delights.
     Portugal
     Spring is an ideal time to visit Portugal.You may have the odd drop of rain，but the average temperatures make up for it，between 10°C and 22°C!It's a proper time to hike or bike the trails along the Via Algarviana，and venture into the many nature parks with cherry tree blossom.If you're a football lover then you can enjoy the drama of the final leg of the Portuguese League in May，or you could visit the Iberian Mask Festival in Lisbon，where you'll find a celebration of local music and handicrafts.
     Santorini
     While there are occasional rainy spells，you'll often find the sun gloriously shining during the spring months of Santorini.Most of the hotels open by April，and the streets pop with inviting blooms.It's a romantic，tranquil time to visit.You'll often find the churches of Santorini alive with activity，as bells ring out to celebrate Easter.For a deeper dive into history，visit the ancient archaeological site of Akrotiri.
  
  （1）Which destination should you choose if you are a music lover？

  
  A．The Canary Islands.
  B．Via Algarviana.
  C．Lisbon.
  D．Akrotiri.
  （2）What do Lanzarote and Santorini have in common？

  
  A．Historic sites.
  B．Sporting events.
  C．Festival atmosphere.
  D．Occasional rain.
  （3）Where is the text probably taken from？

  
  A．A pre-travel checklist.
  B．A tourist brochure.
  C．A travel agency website.
  D．An entertainment magazine.
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• 2．Like many of the arts，music flourished during the Zhou dynasty.From this period we have instruments，models of performers，descriptions of musicians and dancers，and the Shijing，or The Book of Poetry，which contains poems and songs of court and common people during the Zhou dynasty.It is likely that music played an extremely important role in the Zhou dynasty for all social classes.
     One of the most important sources of information the researchers have regarding Zhou-dynasty music is from the tomb of the Marquis Yi of Zeng （433 B.C.E.）.This tomb was uncovered in 1977 in Hubei Province and contained the most extensive and well-preserved set of musical instruments ever found in an ancient Chinese tomb.This four-chamber（室） tomb was designed in imitation of a palace with a central courtyard，reflecting the belief that the Marquis Yi would require the same comforts in the afterlife that he had enjoyed during his lifetime.The central chamber of the tomb，which mirrored a palace courtyard，contained most of the musical instruments found，including a complete set of sixty-five graduated bells fixed on wooden shelves.In addition，twenty-one young women were buried with the Marquis Yi，some of whom were likely his favorite musicians and dancers.
     The Marquis Yi's set of sixty-five bells is remarkable for a variety of reasons.First，they are clearly dated-an inscription（碑文） indicates that the bells were a gift given to him in 433 B.C.E..Second，the bells were very expensive to produce and to purchase，particularly a set of this size，so they are further evidence of the Marquis Yi's status.Finally，the bells，along with the other instruments in the room，illustrate what an instrumental band might have consisted of during this period.Scholars predict that it would have required twenty-four musicians to play all instruments at once.
     There are still many gaps in our knowledge of ancient Chinese music，partly because there was no system for recording music in a written form.
  
  （1）The Book of Poetry is mentioned in paragraph 1 to

  .
  A．show the significance of the book.
  B．describe the meaning of the book.
  C．represent the life of people in the Zhou dynasty.
  D．show the popularity of music in the Zhou dynasty.
  （2）According to the passage，what can we know about the tomb？

  
  A．It contains a complete set of musical instruments.
  B．It is designed by the Marquis Yi of Zeng.
  C．It is of the same size as that of the palace.
  D．It reflects the wish of the Marquis Yi for his life after death.
  （3）Why is the set of sixty-five bells extraordinary？

  
  A．Because it once was an expensive gift.
  B．Because it was difficult to buy at that time.
  C．Because it might prove the Marquis Yi's position.
  D．Because it needs twenty-four performers to play at the same time.
  （4）What can be the best title for the text？

  
  A．A look into the Zhou-dynasty Music.
  B．An Invaluable Tomb.
  C．Ancient Musical Instruments.
  D．The Importance of Ancient Music.
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• 3．Archan Chan recalls her first experience working in a Chinese restaurant more than 14 years ago.Employed as an apprentice（学徒）chef，she was one of just two women in the kitchen – the other's sole job was to beat eggs. "She was unbelievably fast at beating eggs.I guess for a woman to survive in a traditional Chinese kitchen back then，you had to be the best in something，" she says.
     Today，Chan leads the kitchen of Ho Lee Fook，one of Hong Kong's most popular restaurants.After spending more than a decade working in fine dining restaurants in Australia and Singapore，she is one of a few female chefs who have risen to the top of a high-end Chinese restaurant.That's an impressive feat，given how incredibly challenging it has been for women to soar in high-profile Chinese kitchens.
     Female chefs have long been a minority in professional kitchens around the world.But the situation is even bleaker in Chinese kitchens.There's no denying the work is physically demanding – an empty pot weighs about 2.2 kilograms – but there are other factors at play.
     In the past，masters of many Chinese kitchens would recruit apprentices and pass their skills to them.Few chefs would risk recruiting a female trainee into that harsh environment.
     Given all of these barriers，not many women would even consider this male-dominated industry as an attractive career path.Thankfully，there are signs of a shift in mindset – the number of female Chinese head chefs has been rising in recent years.
     "Even if it's a male-dominant kitchen，all everyone cares about is food – the cooking.They don't care if you're a male or female.Gender shouldn't matter，" Chan says.
     "Yes，there is a physical barrier but I think the mental barrier may be more obstructive（阻碍的）to the increase of women in Chinese kitchens，"Chan adds. "It isn't just about how much you want it but how much hard work you're willing to put into it.There are days when you feel like your arms are falling apart and you can't move them anymore，but the next day，you're stronger and may be able to work a heavier work."
  
  （1）What can we learn about Archan Chan？

  
  A．She got a rapid promotion.
  B．She does best in beating eggs.
  C．She is the best female chef in China.
  D．She made a great achievement in her career.
  （2）What's a cause of very few female chefs in professional kitchens？

  
  A．Kitchen is a harsh place for women.
  B．Women are afraid of physical work.
  C．Customers care about the gender of the chef.
  D．Women face both mental and physical barriers.
  （3）Which of the following can best describe Archan Chan？

  
  A．Strong-willed.
  B．Open-minded.
  C．Cool-headed.
  D．Kind-hearted.
  （4）What would be the best title for the text？

  
  A．Female chefs have risen to the top.
  B．Female chefs have long been a minority.
  C．Female chefs are proving doubters wrong.
  D．Female chefs are replacing male chefs gradually.
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第四部分 写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节 短文改错

• 8．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
  增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
  删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
  修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
  注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
  2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
      During this year's Tomb-Sweeping Festival，I stay at home with my parents.Besides finishing my homework，I read a lot of article online about the Festival，what increased my knowledge a great deal.On the third day an idea sudden struck me.Why not make the poster about the history and customs of the Festival？Without delay，I began to involve me in making the poster.When I went back to school，I showed it to my class but they all thought highly it.Our teacher praised me for it，suggest putting it up in the English Learning Garden.It made me to have a sense of achievement.
  组卷：1引用：4难度：0.5

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第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

• 9．生活中除了金钱、房子、车子等财富，也有如知识、健康、经历等隐性财富。作为高中生，你所理解的财富是什么？请以"My Treasures"为题用英语写一篇短文，内容包括以下要点：（1）.我眼中的财富 （2）.拥有它们的意义 （3）.获取它们的途径
  注意：
  （1）词数100左右；开头已经写好，不计入总词数；
  （2）作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。
  My Treasures
      In our life，we have treasures like money，houses and cars，etc.However，we have a lot more hidden treasures，such as knowledge，health and experiences. 
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